Phyllis’s Garden is dedicated to ensuring that survivors of sexual assault are not only supported but also represented in the community. We strive to ensure that survivors’ voices are heard loud and clear through various avenues, such as podcasts, media, speaking engagements, both locally and nationally, and sharing experiences with law enforcement agencies.
By listing our activities and engagements, we aim to provide transparency and assurance that we are actively advocating for victims and survivors of sexual assault. We firmly believe that speaking up and speaking out is crucial in creating a supportive and empathetic environment for survivors to heal and thrive.
Phyllis’s Garden connects with the public nationwide, as well as with law enforcement, to share the experiences of sexual assault victims and how these experiences affect not only the victims but also their families and communities.
Program Impact
The Educational Outreach Program has transformed the understanding of law enforcement and the public regarding the distinct healing journey of sexual assault victims, highlighting their different needs compared to other crime victims. By sharing these perspectives, the program has influenced how law enforcement conducts interviews with victims when they report their crimes.
Where We Are Heading
| UBU Support Group- Celebrate Survivors | Elk Grove, CA | 7/20/25 |
| Family Justice Center Advocate Training- Sharing My Story | Sacramento, CA | 7/25/25 |
| Sac Sheriff POST ICI Training- Sharing My Story | Sacramento, California | 7/31/25 |
| San Diego IVAT Trauma Summit-Keynote | San Diego, California | 8/21/25 |
| UBU Support Group- Celebrate Survivors | Elk Grove, CA | 8/24/25 |
| Sac Sheriff Cadet -Sharing My Story | Sacramento, California | 9/10/25 |
| 2nd Annual Fundraising Brunch-Metamorphsis in Motion | Elk Grove, CA | 9/24/25 |
| Sac Sheriff POST ICI Training Sharing My Story | Sacramento, California | 10/1/25 |
| Lodi Tokay Rotary Club -Post Traumatic Growth | Lodi, CA | 10/6//2025 |
| Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference | Knoxville, Tennessee | 10/15/25 |
| Sac Sheriff POST ICI Training Sharing My Story | Sacramento, California | 1/7/26 |
Where We Have Been
| UBU Celebrates Survivors- Survivor Story | Elk Grove, California | 2025 |
| Sacramento Family Justice Center Advocacy Training | Sacramento, California | 2025 |
| Wisconsin Annual Conference for Victim Assistance | Madison, Wisconsin | 2025 |
| UBU Celebrates Sexual Assault Awareness Month | Elk Grove, California | 2025 |
| POST ICI Training Sharing My Story | Sacramento, California | 2025 |
| Denim Days 12:00-2:00 | Folsom, California, | 2025 |
| Big Day Of Giving | Virtual | 2025 |
| Wisconsin SPET Conference | Lacrosse, Wisconsin | 2024 |
| Utah Council on Victims of Crime | Salt Lake City, Utah | 2024 |
| Sacramento Rotary Club | Sacramento, California | 2024 |
| Wisconsin SPET Conference | Appleton, Wisconsin | 2024 |
| Solicitors Annual Conference | Myrtle Beach,South Carolina | 2023 |
| Conference on Crimes Against Women | Dallas, Texas | 2023 |
| Every Victim Every Time | Bryan,Texas | 2023 |
| SART 11th Annual Summit | San Diego, California | 2022 |
| Sacramento Soroptimist | Sacramento, California | 2021 |
| State Attorney Generals Office, Statewide Victim Assistance Program | Arizona (virtual) | 2021 |